The Undertaker stands as the most iconic character in WWE's history. Mark William Calaway has captivated fans around the world for four decades as the character and the legend has established himself in elite company as one of the greatest WWE wrestlers of all time. As a seven-time WWE World Champion and with signature feuds against Mankind, Kane, Triple H and Shawn Michaels, there is a reason why many believe Taker will always be the "heart and soul" of WWE.

Nicknames

Deadman, Phenom, Demon From Death Valley, American Badass, Last Outlaw

Date of Birth (DOB)

March 24, 1965

Nationality

American

Spouse

Michelle McCool

Debut

June 26, 1987

Theme Song

Rest In Peace - Jim Johnston

Training

Buzz Sawyer, Rick Davidson, John Davidson

Billed Height

6 ft 10 in (208 cm)

Billed Weight

309 lbs (140 kg)

On March 24, 1965, Mark Calaway was born in Houston, Texas. One of five brothers to Frank and Betty Calaway, Taker grew up in the Texas area and attended Waltrip High School where he played for the football and basketball teams. After receiving a basketball scholarship at Angelina College in Lufkin, Texas, Calaway enrolled at Texas Wesleyan University and played center for their Rams basketball team in the 1985-86 season. He eventually dropped out of school to focus on a career in sports.